The Dark Knight Rises ***USE SPOILER TAGS***

[intothevoid]

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I also find it amusing that Batman is skilled enough to maneuver the pod in this very advanced and flashy way, yet he can't swerve around The Joker

I always got the impression Batman did that on purpose, so Gordon could make the jump on Joker.

Batman lies on the ground pretending to be unconscious - nothing about that Batpod flip suggests that Batman should be knocked out

 

[Voorhees27]

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I always got the impression Batman did that on purpose, so Gordon could make the jump on Joker.

Batman lies on the ground pretending to be unconscious - nothing about that Batpod flip suggests that Batman should be knocked out

Yep that entire scene was bait to the Joker. Plus running over the Joker would've broken his "no kill" policy.

 

[Master Wayne]

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I always got the impression Batman did that on purpose, so Gordon could make the jump on Joker.

Batman lies on the ground pretending to be unconscious - nothing about that Batpod flip suggests that Batman should be knocked out

I've considered that before, and I suppose it is possible. As far as I know, it's always been uncertain if Batman was aware of Gordon faking his death to get the jump on Joker or not. Considering Bruce was in the process of turning himself in to the police earlier that same day, I've always had the impression that he was no more aware of what Gordon was up to than Dent was.

 

[jye4ever]

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Yeah what are you talking about Jye? That entire scene was fantastic imo.

Just the initial jump didn't look good to me, him flying with his cape spread open was awesome and looked gorgeous.

 

[jye4ever]

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Pretty disturbing that Gordon's trick involved his wife and child being told he was dead.

 

[IrishJedi]

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You should keep it, I'm sure you need it more then I do.

Than.

 

[Voorhees27]

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Pretty disturbing that Gordon's trick involved his wife and child being told he was dead.

Yeah well he gave his reasoning before that monster slap came into play

 

[jye4ever]

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Yeah well he gave his reasoning before that monster slap came into play

Hi honey, hi son, look...i'm alive, how were the past few days for both of you, good.

 

[intothevoid]

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Yep that entire scene was bait to the Joker. Plus running over the Joker would've broken his "no kill" policy.

Best part about that was that the Joker was a step ahead of them - he wanted to be caught

I've considered that before, and I suppose it is possible. As far as I know, it's always been uncertain if Batman was aware of Gordon faking his death to get the jump on Joker or not. Considering Bruce was in the process of turning himself in to the police earlier that same day, I've always had the impression that he was no more aware of what Gordon was up to than Dent was.

You're right that it's not fully explained, but I think there's enough hints there for me to believe Batman and Gordon were in on it. I always prefer not being spoonfed what's going on, so I like that it's not 'fully' explained to the audience.

Bruce was considering turning himself in, but the moment Dent pretends to be Batman, Bruce immediately realises what Dent is trying to do. Dent knows that Joker is going to try to ambush him while he's been transported - and he knows that Batman will assume the same thing, so it'll give Batman a shot at capturing the Joker.

 

[Voorhees27]

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Hi honey, hi son, look...i'm alive, how were the past few days for both of you, good.

Best part about that was that the Joker was a step ahead of them - he wanted to be caught

I always get a good laugh when he sarcastically throws his knife away and puts his hands up.

That and his little skip exiting the hospital in nurse outfit.

 

[jye4ever]

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Best part about that was that the Joker was a step ahead of them - he wanted to be caught

When Gordon later says that Joker wanted to be caught, I was like

 

[Alex Logan]

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Than.

 

[Master Wayne]

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I always prefer not being spoonfed what's going on, so I like that it's not 'fully' explained to the audience.

I sure hope you're not implying that I'm one of those simpleton viewers who needs to be spoonfed information.

Anyway, I agree wholeheartedly with you on this subject. I can not stand it when a film treats it's audience as if they are morons. I enjoy the process of actively following the events in a story and piecing things together as needed.
As far as Batman and Gordon being in on baiting The Joker together, you're likely right. But again, there is just enough doubt for an argument to be made against it if anyone really wanted to. I like it that way.

I still hate the dang cgi Batpod driving up and spinning around off the wall though.

 

[Voorhees27]

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Yerr smarrt.

 

[intothevoid]

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I sure hope you're not implying that I'm one of those simpleton viewers who needs to be spoonfed information.

Anyway, I agree wholeheartedly with you on this subject. I can not stand it when a film treats it's audience as if they are morons. I enjoy the process of actively following the events in a story and piecing things together as needed.
As far as Batman and Gordon being in on baiting The Joker together, you're likely right. But again, if anyone wanted to there is just enough doubt for an argument to be made against it. I like it that way.

I still hate the dang cg bike spinning around off the wall though.

No not implying anything - just a general comment

 

[DiFabio]

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Yerr smarrt.

Yerr mouwth is perty.

 

[Master Wayne]

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No not implying anything - just a general comment

Yerr mouwth is perty.

 

[Voorhees27]

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Yerr mouwth is perty.

Ah jeez guys

 

[jye4ever]

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I sure hope you're not implying that I'm one of those simpleton viewers who needs to be spoonfed information.

Hey, did you know the Hulk represents inner rage let loose.

 

[Voorhees27]

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Hey, did you know the Hulk represents inner rage let loose.

WHAT?????